Borgerweg 12
Verspreide huizen Sellingen, Westerwolde
AreaA detached home with space to breathe
Tucked away on Borgerweg in Sellingen, this detached house from 1915 sits on a plot of 4,980 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists the plot at 568 m². The asking price of €559,000 is 4% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side for a home of this size. For context, the price per m² based on the agent's listing comes to €4,658. If you are looking at detached houses in Westerwolde, this one stands out for its generous grounds.
Inside the home
The house itself is single-storey with four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all within a volume of 568 m³. The living area is listed at 130 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 120 m². The property comes with a garden that wraps around the home, a detached wooden garage, and full ownership. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, and the energy label is C.
The Verspreide huizen Sellingen neighbourhood
This is a quiet corner of Westerwolde, where the scattered homes sit amid farmland and open skies. Residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 8.52, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice to live outside the city, cosy, helpful, we even have a neighbourhood app, loving, nice neighbourhood to live in." Another adds: "It's a nice area to live in. There are several shops and many things to do, but it remains a fun neighbourhood and beautiful to live in." The neighbourhood itself has around 295 inhabitants, with a high share of older residents. For a sense of what the Verspreide huizen Sellingen neighbourhood feels like, these reviews paint a picture of friendliness and calm.
Daily life and getting around
The nearest supermarket, a Coop, is a ten-minute walk away, and there are two primary schools within a similar distance: Openbare basisschool Op d' Esch and CBS Het Gebint. For healthcare, Huisartsenpraktijk E.A. Oelen in Sellingen is a ten-minute walk, while the nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Musselpark, is further out in Musselkanaal. Bus line 72 stops at Laude, Oosterkamperweg, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is in Emmen. The wider area, the municipality of Westerwolde, offers plenty of nature for walking and cycling, as one resident noted.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the property was set at €585,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 4% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 100%, from €293,000 to €585,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 43 dB Lden, which stays below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Luring and listings on Pararius and Funda. The main agent is Makelaardij Luring.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Borgerweg 12, Sellingen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €559,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €585,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value itself rose by 100% between 2020 and 2025, from €293,000 to €585,000, reflecting a significant increase over that period.
What is the layout of the home?
The home is a single-storey detached house with four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 130 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent states 120 m². The property also includes a garden that wraps around the home and a detached wooden garage. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1915, which is a fact about its age, but the label itself gives an indication of the energy performance. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is sand, which is a factor in this assessment. This is an area-level indication based on public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built before 1970, specifically in 1915, which is noted in the risk data.
What are the flood risks for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk, which relates to flooding from heavy rain, is low for this address. The flood risk is also low both currently and for 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk levels are stated as low across all three categories.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Coop, about a ten-minute walk away. There are two primary schools within a similar distance: Openbare basisschool Op d' Esch and CBS Het Gebint. For healthcare, Huisartsenpraktijk E.A. Oelen in Sellingen is a ten-minute walk, while the nearest pharmacy is Service Apotheek Musselpark in Musselkanaal. The nearest hospital is Treant Refaja Ziekenhuis in Stadskanaal.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 72 stops at Laude, Oosterkamperweg, which is just around the corner from the property. There are additional stops on the same line at Ter Borg and Ter Wisch, both a short distance away. The nearest train station is in Emmen, which is further out. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Westerwolde give their living environment an average score of 8.52, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Nice to live outside the city, cosy, helpful, we even have a neighbourhood app, loving, nice neighbourhood to live in." Another notes: "It's a nice area to live in. There are several shops and many things to do, but it remains a fun neighbourhood and beautiful to live in." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
What is the noise level like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 43 dB Lden, based on data from 2022. This level does not exceed the noise norm. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself. The figure gives an indication of the traffic noise environment around the address.
How large is the plot and what is the price per m²?
The plot size differs between sources: the BAG registration states 4,980 m², while the agent lists 568 m². The price per m² is €4,658, based on the agent's listing. The living area also differs, with the BAG registration stating 130 m² and the agent stating 120 m². Both figures are presented without choosing one as correct.
